Description
11 x c.1869 Antique Prints – From The Book Of Wonderful Characters
Pages saved from the book ‘The Book Of Wonderful Characters – Memoirs & Anecdotes Of Remarkable And Eccentric Persons In All Ages And Countries‘ by Henry Wilson & James Caufield and published in London by Chatto & Windus in 1869.
Comprises:
- Joanna Southcott An extraordinary fanatic – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Peter Williamson Remarkable for his captivity and sufferings – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Bertholde Prime Minister to Alboinus, King of Lombardy – Engraved By R. Page
- Thomas Parr Who died at the age of 152 years – Engraved By R. Page
- Jeffery Dunstan Mayor of Garratt – Engraved By R. Page
- Lord Rokeby Of singular eccentricity – Engraved By R. Page
- Thomas Wood The abstemious Miller – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Jane Lewson Remarkable for her age and peculiarities – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Toby A well known imposter – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Elizabeth Brownrigg Executed for cruelty & Murder – Engraved By R. Cooper
- Jenny Darney A remarkable character in Cumberland – Engraved By R. Cooper
Approx page size (every page): H 20cm x W 13.5cm
Condition: Toning as might be expected of 148 year old prints. Some foxing and the page edges are a little tatty. Would look good if suitably framed and glazed. See photos.
The 'Primm and Propper' name and all related logos / branding are claimed Trademarks of Primm and Propper.
Brand usage is continuously monitored and any unauthorized use is expressly prohibited.
Primm and Propper All Rights Reserved 2017
Primm and Propper make every effort to ensure honesty and accuracy when describing / photgraphing products. Whilst this is true of every listed item on this website I am nonetheless human and thereby fallable. If item colour or description are of crucial importance to you then I suggest contacting me directly for verification before purchasing.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.